- Fixed term until 31/12/2026, Part time .40 FTE (2 days per week)
- Located at Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
- Higher Education Officer 5 Level
- Base salary from $81,477 plus 17% superannuation
- Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply under the Special Measure Provision Section of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).
About the position
This role focuses on proactive school engagement, delivery of high-quality presentations, student recruitment activities, and collection of prospective student information to support increased participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in higher education pathways.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have;
- Completion of a degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Excellent cultural knowledge, experience and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, historical and contemporary issues affecting participation in education.
- Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting Indigenous Australian’s access, participation, retention, and success in the higher education sector.
- Demonstrated ability to gain a conceptual understanding of relevant policies, procedures or systems and interpretation in the application of policy and/or precedent.
- Ability to innovate and take responsibility for outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and monitor workflows within own area of responsibility.
- Incumbent must hold valid full driving license.
Other Information
Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply under the Special Measure Provision Section of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
Position Description
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Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits and entitlements to staff members at La Trobe.
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How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm Wednesday 1 April 2026
Position Enquiries: Simone Fisher, Advisor, Indigenous Student Recruitment
Email: Simone.Fisher@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;
Email: Y.El-hassanieh@latrobe.edu.au
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- A Cover letter addressing your suitability; and
- An up to date resume
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
Why La Trobe:
- Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
- Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
- Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future
La Trobe’s Cultural Qualities:
La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.
